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October 19, 2004, Tuesday

The Houston Astros made it clear Wednesday that they are making one final push for the postseason, firing Manager Jimy Williams and bringing in Phil Garner. A season that began with World Series aspirations after the signings of the former Yankees...

Major league managers probably will not want to pick the numbers 6, 15, 22 and 23 for the next Big Game lottery. Those were the numbers that turned out to be unlucky for four members of their clan, Tony Muser of Kansas City becoming the fourth...